Jul 4, 2014 | God, Jesus Christ
Question Dear Gramps, Considering the gospel of Jesus Christ promises us eternal life, and that if we do our very best to keep the commandments of God, we may be as our Father in Heaven, as he was once like us. With that being said, according to Joseph Smith...
Jul 1, 2014 | Life's Lessons, Temples
Question Hi Gramps In the country I live, we have to marry civilly before we can be sealed in a temple. I’ve been to several LDS weddings over the past few years where the bride has clearly not been wearing her garments under her wedding dress even though...
Jun 30, 2014 | Priesthood
Question Gramps, Are there any scriptures where God says only men can be ordained to the Priesthood? Chuck Answer Hi Chuck, There are no specific scriptures that explicitly say this. If there were it would be less of a controversial subject, of...
Jun 28, 2014 | Afterlife, Marriage
Question Will single sisters be able to marry in the Celestial Kingdom? Gary Answer Gary, Single sisters will be given the opportunity for marriage. But they will not marry in the Celestial Kingdom. In order to obtain the highest degree of the...
Jun 27, 2014 | Church History
Question Gramps, I was preparing a talk for church and read in a book called “Our Latter-Day Hymns” by Karen Lynn Davidson that Eliza R. Snow was married to the Prophet Joseph Smith while writing the hymn “Oh My Father”. That got me...
Jun 25, 2014 | God, Satan
Question Gramps, Why would God, being all knowing, create a soul that would he knew would become the devil? You probably don’t know the answer because I don’t think anyone does but do you have a theory? Jake Answer Hi Jake,...
Jun 24, 2014 | Forgiveness, Repentance
Question Gramps, In light of today’s news regarding Kate Kelly’s (Ordain Women) excommunication, do you think that it was too harsh? I felt like she was only questioning and sharing her opinion. What do you think? Grace Answer Grace,...
Jun 22, 2014 | Jesus Christ, Prophets
Question Gramps, Our topic of discussions this month with the YW and YM is the priesthood. One of them asked,”What priesthood keys are held by Jesus Christ that the President of the church does not hold?” I was not able to answer the question at...
Jun 20, 2014 | Current issues, Tithing
Question Gramps, I have asked many questions of you. Some you answered, some not. This very important question affects a lot of people. I try so hard to follow D&C 119 and Section 83. A lot anonymously (not bragging). But my inspiration leads me to think...
Jun 16, 2014 | Faith, Life's Lessons
Question Dear Gramps, I have been in middle school for 2 years now. It has gotten pretty hard so for 8th grade I am going to be home schooled. I know that even though I am not at school, temptations will still follow, and I really want to be prepared to hold...
